Comparison

AsCamera vs LzReader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AsCamera

This app transforms your mobile device into a professional barcode scanner. It supports ultra-high-speed scanning of numerous 1D and 2D barcode types using your device's camera. An optional laser pointer accessory enhances targeting accuracy.

Highlights
  • Ultra-high-speed barcode scanning
  • Supports 1D and 2D symbologies
  • Uses built-in device camera
  • Optional laser pointer accessory
  • Professional barcode terminal functionality
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AsCamera is an app built with the "AsReader CAMERA Type" SDK. Enables you to scan 1D and 2D barcodes at ULTRA-HIGH-SPEEDS, using only the built-in camera of your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Also, by using our Laser Pointer Module (an Aimer that is an external smartphone accessory called "AsReader CAMERA Type"), barcodes can be targeted and scanned accurately, without looking at the screen. This solves a large negative point of using other soft scan solutions. Easily turn your smartphone into a dedicated, professional barcode terminal by using AsReader CAMERA Type, a high-speed scanning solution with optional Laser-Pointer. AsCamera Currently Supports: [1D Symbologies] CODE39, CODE93, CODE128, EAN-2, EAN-5, EAN-8, EAN-13, Interleaved 2 Of 5(ITF), ISBN10, ISBN13, UPC-A, UPC-E, CodaBar(NW7), GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Expanded [2D Symbologies] Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, QR CODE [OCR] Coming Soon!

About

LzReader

Features
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弊社サービス「ロジザードZERO」利用者向けの作業補助アプリになります。 主に倉庫スタッフによる入荷業務など、バーコードスキャンやRFIDタグリーディング機能を使い効率化を図ります。 "LzReader" is an app to improve efficiency at work such as inbound inspections for users of our WMS (Warehouse Management System), "Logizard-ZERO". This app improves efficiency by using scanning barcodes or reading RFID tags (needing to connect reader device). About "Logizard-ZERO", if anyone want to use it, please contact us. For details, please access below. https://www.logizard-zero.com/

Screenshots

AsCamera4 screens
LzReader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AsCamera at 12.0 against LzReader's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
AsCamera versus LzReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsCameraLzReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsterisk CorporationLOGIZARD CO.,LTD.

In-app purchases

None

AsCamera

No in-app purchases

None

LzReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AsCamera free?
AsCamera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LzReader free?
LzReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AsCamera or LzReader have ads?
Neither AsCamera nor LzReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AsCamera or LzReader?
AsCamera ships an update every 4 months, and LzReader every 4 months. Most recently, AsCamera was updated on July 5, 2026 and LzReader on September 9, 2026.

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